Conversion US Gallons - Cubic Metres

Both considered as large capacities of volume, US gallons and cubic metres are used often in trading situations. We would use these measurements less often on an everyday basis. As the smaller unit, US gallons are famously known for measuring quantities of beer. Try out our US gallons to metres cubed converter, or view our other volume converters.

How to use the Converter from US Gallons to Cubic Metres?

In the box above, enter the amount of US gallons you need to change into cubic metres and click “convert” for our US gal to m³ calculator to give you an accurate result. To work the other way, convert cubic metres to US gallons.

Formula to Convert US Gal – M³

To do this conversion of US gallons to metres cubed by hand, you will need the formula provided below that is used by our volume converter too. For example, 16 US gal = 0.06 m³ and 39 US gal = 0.15 m³

[number of] US gallons / 264.172 = [number of] cubic metres

Uses for US Gallons

The US gallon is a lighter volume measurement than the imperial gallon. US gallons are most commonly used for measuring quantities of petrol. For trade purposes, the US gallon is usually defined with a temperature to account for liquid expansion and contraction. Use the US Gal to M³ converter for your calculations.

Uses for Cubic Metres

Products such as water and wood are commonly measured in cubic metres for trading purposes as they are usually sold in large quantities. The cubic metre can be subdivided into the cubic centimetre and cubic millimetre as well as being multiplied into the cubic decametre. One metre cubed of concrete represents the world annual production of concrete per inhabitant. Above is our US gallon – cubic metre calculator.